10 Years Of The Small Business Charter
In this episode, we talk about The Small Business Charter and the valuable support provided to small businesses over the last ten years. Dr Matt Sutherland is joined by 3 guests, Flora Hamilton, Erin Sully-Norris and Helen Lee, three people who have experienced first hand the important work provid…
Why Apprenticeships Matter
In this episode the Why Small Business Matters podcast head out on tour from Northumbria University in Newcastle, to our capital and the University of West London. In this episode we ask "Why Apprenticeships Matter", and to answer that question are some very experienced guests. Hosted by John Char…
The importance of the Human (and communication!) in HR - Kathryn Rodgers, face2face HR
In this episode Sarah Stephenson explores the world of HR and how to retain your best people with Kathryn Rodgers, of Newcastle based face2face HR. Are you a small business owner struggling with the complexities of human resources? You're not alone. Human resources is a field that often gets bogge…
From Classroom to Consultancy: Northumbria's Free Business Clinic
Step inside the game-changing Business Clinic at Northumbria University, where the future of business consultancy is being redefined. This episode features the voices of those at the forefront: Nigel Coates, Dr Rebecca Dutson and entrepreneur Kelly Maxwell of Kelly's Heroes. Learn how the clinic's …
Prof Jennie Shorley talks to Helen Tonks, Entrepreneur and founder of Hydraulics Online
In this special episode the podcast is on tour in the North West, as Professor Jennie Shorley is joined by special guest Helen Tonks. Helen is the vision and drive behind the growth of the multi award-winning Hydraulics Online brand; from a business start-up on a blank sheet of paper in 2004, to th…
Are all small business owners entrepreneurs? Steve Rawlingson - CEO Samuel Knight
In this episode Sarah Stephenson is joined by recruitment entrepreneur and group CEO Steve Rawlingson. Steve founded Samuel Knight, a specialist renewable energy and sustainable transportation recruitment business in 2014 from a single person office in Newcastle. Steve discusses how despite some t…
How To Build Your Brand & Culture - Steve Underwood, Bonded Agency
In this episode of Why Small Business Matters Dr Kate Harland talks to Steve Underwood, Founder and Managing Director of Bonded Agency based in Newcastle. We discuss why culture and values can't be created overnight, why support networks are immensely important in business, and building a brand fr…
How to demystify accountancy & make technology work for you!
In this episode Sarah Stephenson is joined by Justin Turner, business author and director of the accountancy and book keeping firm Orange Umbrella, a company where the aim is to relieve business owners of unnecessary stress and anxiety. He's also a subject expert and visiting lecturer at Northumbri…
How To Be A Successful Networker - Jeni Smith, NetKno
In this episode we aim to unlock the power of networking, with Jeni Smith, owner of North East networking specialists NetKno. In this episode learn why it is important to have a strategy, and how with a little creative thinking you can avoid a morning of bad hotel coffee, and develop useful connect…
Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property
In this episode Dr Matt Sutherland investigates the world of Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property, and how ideas with the right support can help solve some of today's biggest challenges. Joining Matt is Dr Iain Thomas is Head of Life Sciences at Cambridge Enterprise, part of the University …